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Podcast Episode 208: Using Technology Effectively in Law School

August 13, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about choosing the right hardware and software tools to streamline your life, and keep you organized in law school.

In this episode we discuss:

Do you really need to upgrade your devices before starting law school?
Is the iPad Pro a legitimate replacement for a laptop?
Checking with your school and any stores you are buying from for possible student discounts offered
Different types of software you can use to organize your life
Ways to limit the use of your devices to minimize distractions

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Podcast Episode 207: Navigating Networking Events as a Law Student

August 6, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about networking nuts and bolts – what you need to know to feel comfortable mingling with strangers at cocktail parties, formal dinners, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

Why lots of people find it intimidating to go to a networking cocktail party
The best ways to enter and leave a group conversation gracefully
How to handle your food/drink and still be able to shake hands or give out business cards
How to find people to talk to if you’re not naturally extroverted
Good and bad topics to talk about
Dinner table basics for the more formal events
Following up with people you’ve met at the event

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Podcast Episode 206: The Most Surprising Things About 1L Year

July 30, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re sharing some unexpected things we experienced when we started as 1Ls, so you can adjust to law school culture faster.

In this episode we discuss:

How the volume of activities and the importance of grades can be overwhelming at first
Why it could take some time to find people that you click with
The reality of having to figure most stuff out on your own
Schedules being less flexible than you might be used to
The importance of thinking about summer jobs early
Bringing out your inner entitled self and feeling confident you deserve your place in law school as much as anybody else

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 205: Navigating Interviews as a Non-Traditional Law Student

July 23, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re chatting with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to get some interview tips for non-traditional law students who are trying to start a legal career.

In this episode we discuss:

Who is a non-traditional law student?
What kinds of challenges non-traditional students may face when trying to start a career in law
The importance of having a coherent story and explaining the value of your background
How to handle inappropriate/illegal questions about family status, age, etc. that might be asked during an interview
Understanding the expectations of the job and making clear you are eager to do them, even if you have to start with entry-level tasks
The advantages of non-traditional students that employers see

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Podcast Episode 204: Advice for Incoming Foreign LLM Students

July 16, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about LLM programs, focusing on foreign students who don’t have a JD and are doing an LLM as their first exposure to the US legal system.

In this episode we discuss:

What are the characteristics of an LLM degree, and who is likely to do one?
What challenges foreign students should consider when thinking about starting an LLM in the US
The Socratic method of teaching, which is often used in US law schools
How you can prepare to do well in the LLM and get the most out of the experience
Planning ahead for the bar exam if you intend to sit for it
The importance of getting feedback on your writing if English is not your first language

Thanks for listening!

Podcast Episode 203: Job Search Q&A (w/Ex-BigLaw Recruiter Sadie Jones)

July 9, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, about some of the most common issues and questions we see in the law student job search.

In this episode we discuss:

What to do if you aren’t sure of your long-term goals yet
How being proactive in your job can help you discover more opportunities
Typos and other common mistakes to avoid when it comes to resumes and cover letters
Tips for getting and successfully completing a summer job
An overview of on-campus interviewing, and how you can make a great impression there
The importance of preparing for each interview in advance

Thanks for listening!

Law School Toolbox Team

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